Romy Vitug

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Romy Vitug
Born
Romeo Vitug

(1937-01-27)January 27, 1937
Floridablanca, Pampanga, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedJanuary 18, 2024(2024-01-18) (aged 86)
Imus City, Cavite, Philippines
Occupations
  • Cinematographer
  • Photojournalist
Years active1957–2024
Children3

Romeo "Romy" Vitug (January 27, 1937 – January 18, 2024) was a Filipino photojournalist and cinematographer. The son of Honesto Vitug, the Dean of Philippine Photojournalism, he began his career as a photojournalist and a newsreel cameraman before he became a cinematographer for films and television.[1] He had worked with directors including Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Joel Lamangan, Olivia Lamasan, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Rory Quintos, Emmanuel Borlaza, Lino Brocka, Celso Ad Castillo, Eddie Garcia and Mario O'Hara.

Vitug died of blood cancer in Imus, Cavite on January 18, 2024, at the age of 86.[2]

Credits[edit]

Film[edit]

As a cinematographer[edit]

Television[edit]

As a cinematographer[edit]

As a lighting director[edit]

  • GMA Telesine Specials – Adios, Dulce Estranjera (1995)
  • KimAwit kay Inay (2011)
  • Regal ShockerPiano (2011)
  • Maalaala Mo Kaya
    • Balot (2011)
    • Hat (2015)
    • Barung-Barong (2015)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Grana, Rhia (February 12, 2023). "Romy Vitug, master lensman, takes the spotlight". ANC X (ABS-CBN News). Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Veteran cinematographer Romy Vitug passes away". ABS-CBN News. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Philippines". Cinemaya. No. 28–29. Aruna Vasudev. 1995. Retrieved March 22, 2024.

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